President-elect of the United States Donald Trump was on Wednesday named TIME Magazine Person of The Year 2016. But Trump has not always had a good relationship with the magazine. In 2013, he publicly condemned the Magazine’s choice of its 100 Most Influential People, calling it “a joke”. See tweets below: The Time Magazine list... Read More

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May 23, 2016

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How NNPC failed to remit $3.8bn, N358.3bn to FG in 2013

A recently released report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries and Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation failed to remit $3.8 billion and N358.3 billion to the Federation account in 2013 This was disclosed by the Chairman of NEITI, Kayode Fayemi, while presenting the 2013 audit reports of the agency in... Read More

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October 4, 2015

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‘UK’s probe of Diezani started 2 years ago’

It’s been revealed that the British National Crime Agency began the corruption investigation of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in 2013. Diezani, who is the current President of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was arrested on Friday by the International Corruption Unit, which is an arm of the NCA. She was apprehended in London as part of an investigation... Read More

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April 15, 2014

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Movie review: Find out the price of freedom in ‘MISFIT… The ashawo story’

by Uche Briggs I met Daniel Oriahi, the co-writer and director of Misfit in 2010. Ours was a relationship forged while we studied briefly under photography legend Mudi Yahaya. Months later, I would play the lead role in his short film, A Boy and His Girlfriend, shot in the beautiful and serene city of Lokoja. Daniel Oriahi is a... Read More

March 16, 2014

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Sonala Olumhense: The 2nd Niger Bridge and other broken promises

by Sonala Olumhense But here we are: 2014, and the SNB seems to be the latest proof the President intends to postdate his 2011 electoral pledges. He has already said the Lagos-Ibadan road will now be completed in four years. President Goodluck Jonathan last week finally got some traction on the Second Niger Bridge (SNB)... Read More

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January 2, 2014

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Sabella Abidde: Why Nigeria produces more pastors than all African countries combined

by Sabella Abidde If 1999 through 2013 was bad, well, 2014 and beyond may be worse for the vast majority of Nigerians Happy New Year to all my readers! I thank you for your suggestions and compliments. But more especially, I thank you for your criticisms. One of my regrets, however, is that I am... Read More

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January 2, 2014

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Opinions: 6 things Nigerians need to learn from 2013

by Enenim Ubon This has shown that people can come together to pursue a cause(good or bad). I might have reservations over the formation of the APC but it has clearly shown that when pushed to the wall, people can do anything to redeem themselves. 2013 for me has been a very trying year. A... Read More

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January 2, 2014

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Opinion: The buzz you should expect from Jonathan in 2014

by Garba Shehu The year 2014 is certainly going to be a thrill. Watch out for Dr Jonathan and the World Cup in Brazil. There are very many Nigerians who couldn’t wait for 2013 to end. The country’s heads of security agencies, especially the army, whose troops got more than anyone expected from Boko Haram... Read More

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January 1, 2014

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For the Record: President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2014 New Year message to Nigerians (Full text)

by Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR Between 2007 and 2013, we have almost tripled the allocation for education from N224 billion to N634 billion – and we will continue to vigorously support the sector. We have improved access to education in the country with the construction of 125 Almajiri schools, and the establishment of three... Read More

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December 31, 2013

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These are our top 5 celebrity love stories of 2013

by Tutu Akinlabi Love is an amazing thing and even the rich and famous need to have a special someone at their sides. This year we had our share of celeb weddings and hook-ups and they made us ooh and aah. Here is our list of 2013’s top 5 celebrity love stories. 1, 2face Idibia... Read More

December 31, 2013

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Photo of the Day: This is how to finish 2013 in (doggy) style

by Tutu Akinlabi Cute little gangster fellow, isn’t he? 2013 has been a great year and everyone deserves a little extra ‘bling’ to round it off. So follow this dog’s example and reward yourself with something shiny. Happy New Year to you all!

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December 31, 2013

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#YNaija2013Review: Saka’s ‘I don port o’, Shop At Konga… We present the top 10 adverts of 2013!

by Uche Briggs The guerrilla marketing tactic adopted that saw Saka ‘port’ was very brilliant and generated a lot of attention and respect. MTN may be losing the porting wars but this was a great show nonetheless. The Nigerian marketing space is a battle field with brands armed with creativity & scientific diagnosis. The spoils... Read More

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December 31, 2013

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#YNaija2013Review: Ayokunle Odekunle ‘reviews’ major political events of 2013

by Ayokunle Odekunle I disagreed and still disagree. NOTHING is better than my Amala, Ewedu, Abula and smoked fish. not even the ‘Association for Progressive Corruption’ who are held bent on kicking out ‘People Destructive Party’ from Office in 2015. One would not be guilty of grandstanding if he says that the year 2013 has... Read More

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December 28, 2013

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Opinion: Really, there isn’t much to thank President Jonathan for in 2013

by Niran Adedokun However, the reality is that Nigeria cannot feed its citizens. There is suffocating hunger all over the land. Nigeria still imports rice and wheat, we even import beans! In spite of the much advertised cassava bread revolution, the prices for bread have increased by about 20 per cent in the last 12... Read More

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December 26, 2013

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Michael Orodare: Is 2014 the make or mar year for Nigeria? ( Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare All eyes will be on Nigeria in 2014, the year will decide whether the 2015 general elections will hold, or Nigeria will break up as it has been predicted by the United States of America, that Nigeria will break before 2015, the thin line between the fulfilment or otherwise of the prediction... Read More

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December 21, 2013

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How billionaire Warren Buffett made $1.5million an HOUR and $37million a day in 2013

He may not have won Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot, but Warren Buffett probably doesn’t care. The investing genius made an eye-popping $37 million a day in 2013 – that’s $1.5 million an hour – simply watching the shares in his conglomerate soar by more than 25 per cent. The Berkshire Hathaway boss’ net worth bounced... Read More

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December 21, 2013

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Opinion: Goodluck Jonathan and his loads of unfinished business

by Olalekan Adetayo All these persons were forced to wear the emblem before gaining access into the Council Chambers venue of the events. Some workers in the Villa were seen selling the emblems to those who were desperate to go inside. Journalists were not spared as yours sincerely had to part with some naira notes... Read More

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December 19, 2013

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Genevieve Nnaji, Tiwa Savage, Dillish Mathews, others named among 20 Most Beautiful Women in Africa (See list)

by Tutu Akinlabi Nigeria has some of the most beautiful women in Africa living within its shores. The editors of Glitz Africa Magazine obviously realized this and have as a result named some of our very own female celebrities as being among the most beautiful women in Africa. Genevieve Nnaji was listed along with fellow... Read More

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November 28, 2013

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Aviation minister, Stella Oduah to face Senate on December 5

by Oke Efagene The Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah will appear before the Senate committee on Aviation next Thursday, December 5, to explain the incessant rate of air crashes in Nigeria. Oduah was previously scheduled to appear before the senate in plenary two weeks ago but the Senate unexpectedly rescinded its decision and rather referred her... Read More

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November 13, 2013

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Just look at those abs! Iyanya covers PING! magazine – and we’re loving it (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi 2013 has definitely been Iyanya’s year and the people at PING! magazine know this. So forget tech heads or names, they’ve put him on the cover and and named him “Africa’s Best Selling Act of 2013” Not totally strange though – this year alone, the “Kukere” singer has signed tech endorsement deals... Read More

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November 10, 2013

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Linda Ikeji, Omoni Oboli, Sasha P, others rock at Butterscotch Evenings 2 in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The “Butterscotch Evenings’ event came up yesterday at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos and all the beautiful people came out to play. The event featured performances by talented United Kingdom dance group, “Flawless” and foremost American music group “Blackstreet.” The red carpet was strutted upon by pretty ladies... Read More

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October 30, 2013

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Folorunso Alakija, the world’s richest black woman to be honoured at the Glam & Essence Style Awards & Runway show [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido The second edition of the Glam & Essence Style Awards and Runway Show 2013 is set to hold come November, 2013. The event, which was established to celebrate outstanding individuals within and outside of the fashion/beauty sector, had it maiden edition in 2012, with special awards won by Mrs Folorunso Alakija as... Read More

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October 25, 2013

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Art taken too far? Rihanna references the ‘illuminati’, shares NAKED Medusa pictures on the cover of GQ (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Self-acclaimed “good girl gone bad”, Rihanna, has done it again. The star has recently gone on a photo sharing spree with each becoming more sultry than the previous. This time the star is nude on the cover of GQ promoting the magazine’s 25th anniversary and most astounding of all is her latest... Read More

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October 11, 2013

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Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares public holidays

The Federal Government on Thursday declared Oct. 15 and Oct.16 as public holidays to commemorate Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement in Abuja. The statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Fatima Bamidele, urged Nigerians to use... Read More

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October 11, 2013

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Tade Ipadeola wins 2013 Nigeria Prize for Literature

by Oge Okonkwo Tade Ipadeola, poet, lawyer and author of The Sahara Testament, has won this year’s Nigeria Prize for Literature. The price is worth $100,000. The winner of the 2013 prize was announced this morning by Dr Udo Eresia-Eke, the General Manager, External Relations, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, at a world press conference... Read More

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September 17, 2013

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She’s on a roll: BBA winner, Dillish Matthews gets car gift on her birthday (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo BBA “The Chase” winner, Dilish Matthews, yesterday celebrated her 23rd birthday in a classy event while surrounded by family and friends. She was presented with a beautiful car by her boyfriend and reportedly played host to her biological father who had before her BBA sojourn been absent. More photos below:

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September 12, 2013

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British Council and The Future Awards Africa announce finalists for Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award … Kemi Adetiba, Uche Pedro, others make list

The British Council, in partnership with The Future Awards Africa has announced the finalists for The Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Both organisations announced the award in June 2013. “After an intensive three month search, we are very excited to announce the finalists of the new category – which was evolved from our... Read More

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September 11, 2013

The Future Awards Africa: Ndani TV spotlights Kenneth Gyang, Gossy Ukanwoke, Abraham Ojoh and other 2013 nominees (WATCH)

With the 2013 edition of The Future Awards Africa inching closer everyday, the Ndani TV crew caught up with a few of the nominees to talk about their careers thus far, inspirations, passions, and thoughts on their nominations. Nominees in the feature include Hugo & Oluseye of Maliyo Games, nominated for The Future Awards Prize... Read More

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This is what Donald Trump tweeted about TIME in 2013

How NNPC failed to remit $3.8bn, N358.3bn to FG in 2013

‘UK’s probe of Diezani started 2 years ago’

Movie review: Find out the price of freedom in ‘MISFIT… The ashawo story’

Sonala Olumhense: The 2nd Niger Bridge and other broken promises

Monster: I rape children so I can live longer – Serial rapist confesses (PICTURED)

Dele Agekameh: On the sorry state of Nigerian roads

Sabella Abidde: Why Nigeria produces more pastors than all African countries combined

Opinions: 6 things Nigerians need to learn from 2013

Opinion: The buzz you should expect from Jonathan in 2014

For the Record: President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2014 New Year message to Nigerians (Full text)

These are our top 5 celebrity love stories of 2013

Photo of the Day: This is how to finish 2013 in (doggy) style

#YNaija2013Review: Saka’s ‘I don port o’, Shop At Konga… We present the top 10 adverts of 2013!

#YNaija2013Review: Ayokunle Odekunle ‘reviews’ major political events of 2013

Opinion: Really, there isn’t much to thank President Jonathan for in 2013

Michael Orodare: Is 2014 the make or mar year for Nigeria? ( Y! Politico)

How billionaire Warren Buffett made $1.5million an HOUR and $37million a day in 2013

Opinion: Goodluck Jonathan and his loads of unfinished business

Genevieve Nnaji, Tiwa Savage, Dillish Mathews, others named among 20 Most Beautiful Women in Africa (See list)

Aviation minister, Stella Oduah to face Senate on December 5

Just look at those abs! Iyanya covers PING! magazine – and we’re loving it (LOOK)

Linda Ikeji, Omoni Oboli, Sasha P, others rock at Butterscotch Evenings 2 in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Folorunso Alakija, the world’s richest black woman to be honoured at the Glam & Essence Style Awards & Runway show [DETAILS]

Art taken too far? Rihanna references the ‘illuminati’, shares NAKED Medusa pictures on the cover of GQ (PHOTOS)

Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares public holidays

Tade Ipadeola wins 2013 Nigeria Prize for Literature

She’s on a roll: BBA winner, Dillish Matthews gets car gift on her birthday (PHOTOS)

British Council and The Future Awards Africa announce finalists for Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award … Kemi Adetiba, Uche Pedro, others make list

The Future Awards Africa: Ndani TV spotlights Kenneth Gyang, Gossy Ukanwoke, Abraham Ojoh and other 2013 nominees (WATCH)

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